Thursday, 11th October 1951 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's International Day of the Girl Child. Explore 41 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings sunny with temperatures between 3°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Libra. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 11th October in Paris, FR.
On 11 October, significant developments shaped the course of modern history across different continents and eras. The year 1987 witnessed two pivotal moments for civil rights and international intervention. The Indian Peace Keeping Force commenced Operation Pawan, seeking to disarm Tamil Tiger forces and assert control over Jaffna as part of the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord, marking a turning point in Sri Lankan conflict dynamics. That same year, approximately 750,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., for the Great March, demanding expanded civil rights for the LGBT community and demonstrating the scale of grassroots activism in the United States during the late twentieth century.
Peter Goldmark, the Hungarian-American engineer, achieved a milestone in broadcasting history on this date in 1950 when his field-sequential color system received approval for commercial television use, despite its subsequent abandonment within a year. His contribution represented an early attempt to bring colour into households across America, establishing technological groundwork for future developments in visual media.
Paris, the capital of France, stands as one of Europe's most influential cities, renowned for its historical significance, architectural heritage and role as a centre for art, culture and politics. The city continues to serve as a major hub for international affairs and cultural exchange.
On this day, the weather brought sunny conditions, and those born under the zodiac sign of Libra shared the date's astrological influence. The moon appeared as a waning crescent, visible in its diminishing phase. DayAtlas shows weather on this day, events, famous births and deaths for any date and location, providing comprehensive historical context and atmospheric conditions for specific dates throughout the calendar.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 11th October 1951
Air currents shift; so do those who flow with them.
Fortune of the Day
11th October in the Stars – Star Sign Libra
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on October 11th blend classic Libran diplomacy with Uranian innovation. They think unconventionally yet remain charming and balanced. This mix makes them modern mediators with creative problem-solving abilities.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in intellectual flexibility, originality, and social grace. Weaknesses emerge through indecision and difficulty asserting themselves. Seeing too many perspectives can lead to paralysis.
Love Partnership perception is based on intellectual attraction and emotional equilibrium. Freedom and recognition of independence matter deeply. Unconventional relationship models appeal; routine bores.
Caree & Finance Creative fields, technology, or diplomacy optimally utilize their talents. Financial independence matters, though risk-taking remains cautious. Networking abilities open unexpected doors.
Health Nervous tension arises when imbalance emerges. Regular mental stimulation and social activity prove essential. Yoga or meditation helps maintain inner harmony.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Metal).
Fun Facts About 11th October
Name Days in Your Language: Canice, Kambelyn, Ken, Kendall, Kendra, Kennedy, Kenneth, Kenny, Kent, Kenton, Kim, Kimball, Kimberley, Kimberly, Kimberlyn, Kimi, Tate, Tatum
Someone born on this day in 1951 would be 74 years old today — just 27,219 days into life, which is roughly 653,269 hours, 39,196,182 minutes, or 2,351,770,924 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 284. day of the year.
There are 81 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 41 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th October
- David Michaels, American epidemiologist and politician (1954)
- Vojislav Šešelj, Serbian lawyer and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia (1954)
- David Morse, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (1953)
- Paulette Carlson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1952)
- Bruce Bartlett, American economist, historian, and author (1951)
- Miroslav Dvořák, Czech ice hockey player (died 2008) (1951)
- Jean-Jacques Goldman, French singer-songwriter and guitarist (1951)
- Jon Miller, American sportscaster (1951)
- Louise Rennison, English author and comedian (died 2016) (1951)
- Charles Shyer, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2024) (1951)
Lives Remembered on 11th October
- Diane Keaton, American actress (born 1946) (2025)
- Jamaluddin Hossain, Bangladeshi actor (born 1943) (2024)
- Angela Lansbury, English-American actress, singer, and producer (born 1925) (2022)
- Alexei Leonov, Soviet/Russian cosmonaut and first human to conduct a spacewalk (born 1934) (2019)
- Clifford Husbands, Barbadian politician (born 1926) (2017)
- Dean Chance, American baseball player and manager (born 1941) (2015)
- Anita Cerquetti, Italian soprano (born 1931) (2014)
- Carmelo Simeone, Argentinian footballer (born 1933) (2014)
- Bob Such, Australian educator and politician (born 1944) (2014)
- María de Villota, Spanish race car driver (born 1980) (2013)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th October
- Christian feast days: Agilbert
- Christian feast days: Alexander Sauli
- Christian feast days: Andronicus, Probus, and Tarachus (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast days: Æthelburh of Barking
- Christian feast days: Bruno the Great
- Christian feast days: Cainnech of Aghaboe
- Christian feast days: Gratus of Oloron
- Christian feast days: Gummarus
- Christian feast days: James the Deacon (Church of England, Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast days: Lommán of Trim
- Christian feast days: Maria Soledad Torres y Acosta
- Christian feast days: Nectarius of Constantinople
- Christian feast days: Nicasius, Quirinus, Scubiculus, and Pientia
- Christian feast days: Philip the Evangelist
- Christian feast days: Pope John XXIII (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast days: Zenaida and Philonella
- Christian feast days: October 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- General Pulaski Memorial Day (United States)
- International Day of the Girl Child
- International Newspaper Carrier Day
- National Coming Out Day
- Revolution Day (North Macedonia)
What Happened on 11th October?
- Soyuz MS-10, launching an intended crew for the ISS, suffers an in-flight abort. The crew lands safely. (2018)
- A migrant boat sinks in the Channel of Sicily, with at least 359 people drowning. (2013)
- A bomb attack in a Myyrmanni shopping mall in Vantaa, Finland kills seven. (2002)
- The Polaroid Corporation files for federal bankruptcy protection. (2001)
- NASA launches STS-92, the 100th Space Shuttle mission. (2000)
- Air Botswana pilot Chris Phatswe steals an ATR 42 from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport and later crashes it into two other aircraft at the airport, killing himself. (1999)
- Prof. Anita Hill delivers her televised testimony concerning sexual harassment during the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination. (1991)
- The AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. (1987)
- Start of Operation Pawan by Indian forces in Sri Lanka. Thousands of civilians, insurgents, soldiers die. (1987)
- Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Iceland to continue discussions about scaling back IRBM arsenals in Europe. (1986)